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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
The nurse is admitting an 88-year old client diagnosed with a viral skin infection. Which nursing task could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
measure and document the client's skin lesions
apply antihistamine cream to the lotions
set up isolation equipment for the client
determine if the client has prepared an advance directive
The client with viral skin lesions is experiencing pruritus. Which statement would be an appropriate long-term goal?
the client will refrain from scratching the skin
the client will maintain intact skin integrity
the client will have relief from itching
the client will not develop a secondary bacterial infection
The nurse has received a.m. shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?
the client who has not had a bowel movement today
the client who needs an indwelling catheter changed
the client with periorbital skin lesions
the client with a stage I pressure ulcer
How do viruses cause infection?
grow inside cells
release genetic material into cells
secrete toxins that damage cells from outside
What is the first-line defense to prevent the spread of infection?
prophylactic antibiotics
hand washing
get vaccinated
stay home
The nurse in charge is evaluating the infection control procedures on the unit. Which finding indicates a break in technique and the need for education of staff?
The nurse aide is not wearing gloves when feeding an elderly client
A client with active tuberculosis is asked to wear a mask when he leaves his room to go to another department for testing
A nurse with open, weeping lesions of the hands puts on gloves before giving direct client care
The nurse puts on a mask, a gown, and gloves before entering the room of a client on strict isolation
Which of the following are true about bacteria? select all that apply
one celled
multiple cells
serve protective functions
classified by shape
Which of the following are true about prions? Select all that apply
have abnormal proteins
if they cause a disease, it affects the nervous system
function as parasites in the body
have a protein envelope
Fevers up to ____ are usually beneficial
101
104
99
103
What is "mycosis"?
disease caused by protozoa
dry eyes
inability to sleep
disease caused by fungi
Jayson, 1 year old child has a staph skin infection. Her brother has also developed the same infection. Which behavior by the children is most likely to have caused the transmission of the organism?
bathing together
coughing on each other
sharing pacifiers
eating off the same plate
What is a result of an overgrowth of Candida albicans?
athlete's foot
peptic ulcer disease
thrush
lyme disease
What should you teach your patient regarding antibiotics? Select all that apply
stop taking when you feel better
request an antibiotic if you have the flu
do not take leftover antibiotics
do not take to prevent illness (unless prescribed)
Why should you never take old antibiotics? Select all that apply
may not be appropriate for you
your illness may not be bacterial
may have lost its effectiveness
can be fatal
About 1 in every ___ hospitalized patients have an HAI.
30
10
25
50
What is an early warning sign in nature of a West Nile Virus outbreak?
large amount of squirrel deaths
large amount of fish deaths
large amount of bird deaths
large amount of snake deaths
What is the virus associated with measles?
Rubeola
Giardia
Zika virus
Chikungunya
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to help an HIV-infected patient adhere to a treatment regimen?
“Set up” a drug pillbox for the patient every week.
Give the patient a video and a brochure to view and read at home.
Tell the patient that the side effects of the drugs are bad but that they go away after a while.
Assess the patient's routines and find adherence cues that fit into the patient's life circumstances.
Which of the following is not a category of infection?
local
systemic
disseminated
seminated
How is West Nile Virus transmitted?
mosquitos
bees
rats
cats
